Posts by Sophie Nutt
#TRENDINGTUEDAY Tricia Rennie, Nail Artist & Educator
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Tricia Rennie, Nail Artist & Educator, reveals Halloween designs with a vibrant twist have been popular with her clients recently. “Halloween is upon us and so orange, purple and black hues have been very popular. “To create this nail look I used Easy Tips…
Read MorePeacći launches 12 new shades
Peacći has launched 12 new shades to join the nail lacquer colour range, each of which are colour matched to, sister brand, The Gel Bottle Inc hues. From creamy shimmers such as Plum and Ruby Port to sparkling hues and captivating holographics including Angelina and Snow Queen, the range boasts a shade to suit each…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Boo-spoke designs
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Halloween is this Thursday and we are loving all of the spooky nail designs that are being created in celebration of the event. This super cute ‘boo-spoke’ nail art look is by Carmelina at London-based salon, Townhouse. Playing on the re-emerging French…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Helen Brooks, Cinderhellie Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Helen Brooks, of Cinderhellie Nails, wears deep violet, sparkling hues ideal for the colder season. “I used the Apres Gel X system for a short extension and then I used the new Lecente Create system. I used Black Magic as a base, Twilight Zone Rainbow…
Read MoreJessica reveals Phenom Uptown Style collection
Jessica has revealed three new Phēnom Vivid Colour nail polish shades in time for the new season. The collection takes inspiration from the magnetism of New York, celebrating its ‘elegant landscape, architectural brilliance and financial prosperity’ with three sophisticated, glossy shades. The Uptown Style collection includes: 5th Ave. – a damson purple crème Empire State…
Read MoreThe biggest wellness trends for 2020
Health and wellbeing brand, Gear Hungry, has analysed Google Trend data and predicted the biggest wellness trends for 2020. Gear Hungry also teamed up with its own health and wellness coach, Daniel Mason, to provide the need-to-know information on each of the trends. CBD Skincare: a 367% rise in searches Scratch looked into the trend of…
Read MoreSinead Bulley on perfecting a home salon setup
It can be tricky to get the balance right between homely and professional when working from a home-based salon. One of your unique selling point may be offering a welcoming space in which clients can fully relax, rather than a busy salon environment. However, it is important to still present services professionally and to create…
Read MoreCreate out-of-this-world nail designs with Amy G Galaxy collection
The Edge Nails has revealed the new Galaxy collection from the Amy G Nail Art range. The Galaxy collection allows techs to create eye-catching, edgy nail art with three themed ranges: Galaxy Mirror Powders, Crushed Foils and Tinsel Foils. Galaxy Mirror Powders Can be applied to a non-wipe gel top coat and results in a…
Read MoreHow to incorporate ASMR into beauty treatments
Autonomous sensory meridian (ASMR) is a trend that dates back as far as 2013 on YouTube and is continuing to grow in popularity, with over 13 million ASMR videos currently on the platform. The trend isn’t slowing down, either, as there was a 122% increase in searches for ASMR videos from January 2018 to 2019 in the…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Leanne Townsend, Harts & Bows
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Leanne Townsend, of Harts & Bows, reveals bright, sparkling nail designs have been popular with her clients. “My clients are loving Mylar Flakes at the moment. They are stunning in the light! Teamed with Swarovski crystals and you have a perfect combination. They are…
Read MoreHow to promote Halloween nail art
In case we haven’t mentioned it enough, Halloween is right around the corner, which means client requests of all that is spooky will start rolling in – if they haven’t already. But how do your existing clients, and potential new ones, know that you’re offering seasonal nail art to meet their every ghoulish need? Nail…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Halloween warm-up
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Halloween is a mere 10 days away, so expect the spooky nail requests from clients to be flooding in if they haven’t already! We love these edgy and chic Halloween-inspired nails by @bhambnails, using The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB in Luna. The…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kirsty Coltman, Glamour and Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kirsty Coltman, of Glamour and Nails, wears an eye-catching pink and black nail look. “I created these nails using Team Gorgeous Acrylic. The colours are beautiful and I used Pop Tart, New York and Clear Candy. For the glitters I used All That Sparkles glitter…
Read MoreNew York inspires Gel II colour collection
Gel II has launched its New York collection, just in time for the new season. The eight-piece gel polish collection comprises a range of on-trend shades to transport clients to the Big Apple, from a sparkling midnight black to a bright orange hue. Aptly named, the Gel II New York collection features: Manhattan 5th Avenue…
Read MoreGerrard International shows support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Gerrard International has been supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October as well as the #LetsNailBreastCancer campaign founded by the Future Dreams charity. The distributor is encouraging spas, salons and clients to donate to #LetsNailBreastCancer when they book in for a treatment via a Future Dreams Donation Box, as well as to paint their nails pink for Breast Cancer…
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